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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Category Manager - Henkel Consumer Brands
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Category Manager - Henkel Consumer Brands
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About this position
Dare to make an impact?
As Category Manager, you’ll join the Commercial Excellence team. You’ll support the newly formed Consumer Brands division in the field of Category Management and work with leading brands such as Witte Reus, Syoss and Schwarzkopf within FMCG.
YOUR ROLE
- You have a business building role internally and externally by translating your category expertise in a smart and successful category strategy.
- You develop, implement and monitor assortment and shelf strategy for the assigned categories and key retailers.
- You analyze the category/market and its trends and look for opportunities to grow.
- You develop, implement and monitor growth plans, based on consumer, shopper & retailer insights.
- You ensure the best possible listings & support plan for Henkel Consumer Brand innovations.
- You act independently and pro-actively within the organization and work closely together with sales and marketing.
- The successful implementation of our perfect portfolio strategy including innovation pipeline is a key contributor to success and is one of the key focus points
What makes you a good fit
- Fluent in Dutch and English.
- Academic degree (Economics, Business administration).
- Relevant experience (3-5 years preferred) within FMCG in Category Management, Sales or Marketing, with a proven track record of commercial results.
- Detailed oriented while not missing the bigger picture.
- Team player who thinks in terms of solutions, feels full responsibility for the outcome of his/her job.
- Analytical skills – the Category Manager must be able to perform data driven market analyses, as well as determine basic analyses required to support shelf proposals (e.g., define category / shelf opportunities, collect data, identify issues and present results).
- Computer skills – advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required. Specific software (as SpaceMan) and knowledge in Market Research tools such as Nielsen, GFK SIV, SIS, Seven is a plus.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Pension Fund
- Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 24073838
Job Locations: Netherlands, Utrecht, Nieuwegein
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.benelux@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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